Camp SMILE

Come see us at the Jagserve Community and Volunteer Fair starting at 11 today in the student center to learn about how to get involved with Camp SMILE!

Returning counselors come stop by and bring your friends!

Camp is better together! 🌞

Family Weekend | Campers ages 5-15 | March 27–29

Check out the flyer for all the details. We can’t wait to welcome your family to Camp SMILE!

Applications open Friday, February 6th at 8:00 AM

NONPROFIT BRINGING NEW SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS TO MOBILE MARDI GRAS

Individuals with special needs and their families will receive reserved parking and rest stations during downtown Carnival parades this season, thanks to a partnership between the nonprofit Special Needs Assistance Station For You (SNASY) and the City of Mobile.

According to a press release from the city, this is an attempt to make “the revelry of Mardi Gras parades accessible to everyone.” SNASY, based in Georgia, provides accommodations like these for families with special needs at other events around the Southeast, “to make sure that families are not just able to attend but feel welcomed and cared for.”

Beginning with the first parade on Jan. 30, the Conde Cavaliers, SNASY will operate a designated tailgate area at the southeast corner of Mardi Gras Park near Colonial Fort Conde. This station will include a custom, 24-foot trailer with a fully ADA-accessible bathroom, including an adult changing table. SNASY will also provide a climate-controlled tent along the outside of the trailer with tables, chairs and light refreshments.

Those who need access to this area can preregister for free, reserved parking at Fort Conde. SNASY volunteers will be on hand to help families cross the street to Mardi Gras Park. The stations, parking options and tailgate area will be available prior to every scheduled parade throughout the season, according to the city.

SNASY asks that those bringing parade-goers with special needs register prior to the parades at snasy.vip. SNASY says its sites will also be open to serve the elderly, and any parade-goer dealing with mobility or medical issues.

“Many times, families caring for someone with special needs feel it’s easier to stay home than face the challenges of attending large public events,” Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said in the release. “We want all Mobilians to feel welcomed during Mardi Gras, and we are thrilled to have a phenomenal partner like SNASY working with us to help make these festivities more accommodating to these families.”

Mark your calendars for January 15th at 8:00 AM!!
Camp SMILE Applications will be available soon.

🎄✨ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ✨🎄
We’re gearing up for the Christmas Nights In Lights 5K & Fun Run, and we need some joyful helpers to make the magic happen! 👟💡

If you’re available and want to spread a little holiday cheer while supporting UCP, we’d love to have you join us. No special skills required — just bring a smile and some festive spirit! 🎅✨

📅 Thursday, November 20
📍 Dauphin Way Baptist Church

Sign up here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/HkZkddUUEf

Thank you for helping us create a Life Without Limits for the children and adults we serve! 💙